📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Wisconsin Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Wisconsin rental practices are heavily regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP 134).
Banned
Rent Control
None
Deposit Limit
21 days
Deposit Return
5-14 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules (ATCP 134)
- No Maximum: Landlords can charge any amount.
- Check-in Sheet: Must provide tenant 7 days to complete damage inspection sheet.
- Return Deadline: 21 days after lease ends and tenant vacates.
- Withholding: Can deduct for damage, waste, or neglect, but not normal wear and tear.
Eviction Notices
Notice periods depend on lease length (at-will, <1 year, >1 year).
| Lease Type / Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Month-to-month / < 1 yr | 5 days | "Right to Cure" (Pay or Fix) |
| Month-to-month / < 1 yr | 14 days | No right to cure (if 2nd violation) |
| Lease > 1 year | 30 days | Unless lease says otherwise |
| Month-to-month End | 28 days | Termination notice |
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Comply with ATCP 134 by using proper check-in sheets and ensuring security deposits are returned within 21 days.